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William “Wullie” Barlas

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William “Wullie” Barlas

Birth
Matlock, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England
Death
2 Sep 1941 (aged 53)
Grytviken, South Georgia And The South Sa
Burial
Grytviken, South Georgia And The South Sa Add to Map
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The Death Registrar indicates there was a Coroner's Inquest into the cause of death, which was officially "shock, drowning" from being caught up in the avalanche.

Named in honor of Mr. Barlas

Barlas Bank
a small submarine bank 1.5 mile South East of Cape Buller

Barlas Channel
the northern part of Laubeuf Fjord near Adelaide Island

Cape Barlas
the Cape marking the northern end of Fredriksen Island in the South Orkney Islands
The Death Registrar indicates there was a Coroner's Inquest into the cause of death, which was officially "shock, drowning" from being caught up in the avalanche.

Named in honor of Mr. Barlas

Barlas Bank
a small submarine bank 1.5 mile South East of Cape Buller

Barlas Channel
the northern part of Laubeuf Fjord near Adelaide Island

Cape Barlas
the Cape marking the northern end of Fredriksen Island in the South Orkney Islands

Inscription

In memory of William Barlas

Magistrate South Georgia

Killed by an Avalanche in the course of his duty


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  • Created by: Colletta
  • Added: Dec 29, 2011
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82608561/william-barlas: accessed ), memorial page for William “Wullie” Barlas (8 May 1888–2 Sep 1941), Find a Grave Memorial ID 82608561, citing Norwegian Lutheran Church Cemetery, Grytviken, South Georgia And The South Sa; Maintained by Colletta (contributor 47089656).